India improves ranking in trade logistics performance (Lead)
May 16th, 2012 - 11:31 am ICT by IANS
Washington, May 16 (IANS) Global trade logistics performance slowed down over the last two years amid the global recession but India - ranked 46th among 155 countries - and ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
India ranked 46th in trade logistics performance
May 16th, 2012 - 10:06 am ICT by IANS
Washington, May 16 (IANS) Global trade logistics performance slowed down over the last two years amid the global recession, but India and others that pursued aggressive reforms continued to ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
China, India tie for top place on Forbes Asia’s Fab 50 list
September 16th, 2010 - 12:57 pm ICT by ANI
Singapore, Sept.16 (ANI): Asia's economic powerhouses China and India have tied for top place with the most number of firms on Forbes Asia's Fab 50 List, an annual roster of the best ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Backed by strong global cues, short covering Sensex ends 1.6 percent up (Roundup)
June 3rd, 2010 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities Thursday gained for the second straight day, ending 1.68 percent higher than its previous close, tracking global markets which rose on ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Pittsburgh Steelers Pick Thaddeus Gibson In The Fourth Round Of NFL Draft
April 25th, 2010 - 7:52 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Apr 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) At last a Buckeye player got drafted this year and it was none other than linebacker Thaddeus Gibson. The Ohio State linebacker Thaddeus Gibson was drafted ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Gul, Arafat may miss Twenty20 World Cup due to injury
April 12th, 2010 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Apr 12(ANI): Pakistani fast bowler Umar Gul and all-rounder Yasir Arafat are doubtful for the Twenty20 World Cup to be played in the West Indies due to injury.The Pakistan team management ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Celine Dion is America’s ultimate performer
January 20th, 2010 - 6:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 20 (ANI): Canadian pop diva Celine Dion has emerged as America's top performer after beating the Dave Matthews Band and country singer Kenny Chesney.Compilers Pollstar said that Dion's climb ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
China, India top over-performers in improving trade logistics
January 15th, 2010 - 11:44 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) China and India are the top two over-performers among developing economies in improving their capacity to efficiently move goods and connect manufacturers and consumers with international ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
UK man beats saucy champ in pole dancing contest!
September 22nd, 2009 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, September 22 (ANI): A saucy pole dancing champ was left facing disappointment after she was beaten by a man in a bid to become the UK's top performer.Brunette Aileen Daniel, 26, ... Read more...
Posted in World |
India lose to New Zealand in Women’s World Twenty20 semis (Lead)
June 18th, 2009 - 10:34 pm ICT by IANS
Nottingham, June 18 (IANS) India crashed out of the Women's World Twenty20 Thursday, going down to New Zealand by 52 runs in the semifinals at Trent Bridge here.
After the men's team failed ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Tough ask for Knight Riders against Kings XI
May 2nd, 2009 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
Port Elizabeth, May 2 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab will come out all guns blazing against bottom placed Kolkata Knight Riders at the St.George's Park here Sunday to get back to winning ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Knight Riders and Royal Challengers looking for elusive win
April 28th, 2009 - 8:08 pm ICT by IANS
Durban, April 28 (IANS) Indian Premier League's (IPL) two bottom placed teams Bangalore Royal Challengers and Kolkata Knight Riders will face each other in their hunt to get some points at ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Vettori, Ryder revive New Zealand (Roundup)
March 18th, 2009 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
Hamilton, March 18 (IANS) Centuries from skipper Daniel Vettori and Jesse Ryder guided New Zealand to a modest first innings total of 279 after Indian fast bowlers ran through the ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Barmy council faces flak for boob-job leave policy
January 15th, 2009 - 5:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 15 (ANI): The Barmy council bosses decision to grant paid leave for staff to have boob jobs has been condemned by critics, who claim that the move is a ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Sports Minister promises Reena to help her out
July 21st, 2008 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Sports Minister M. S. Gill, who has promised that no athlete will get a raw deal in matters of selection to the Beijing Games, has met archer ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Royal Challengers make 126/8 against Super Kings
May 21st, 2008 - 11:37 pm ICT by admin
Chennai, May 21 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings restricted Bangalore Royal Challengers to 126 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Gambhir, McGrath shine in Daredevils’ win over Challengers
May 1st, 2008 - 2:11 am ICT by admin
New Delhi, May 01 (IANS) Riding on a brilliant half-century from Gautam Gambhir, Delhi Daredevils defeated bottom-placed Bangalore Royal Challengers by 10 runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here Wednesday ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
UTI Infrastructure Fund rated top performer globally
March 5th, 2008 - 6:54 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) A top global financial research company has rated the state-run Unit Trust of India's (UTI) Infrastructure Fund as the top performer in the segment internationally with 63.29 ... Read more...
Posted in Business |